I have been looking for a Nexus 10 case similar to a Casemate Barely There or Incipio Feather. I can't stand cases with screen covers that get in your way but I haven't been having any luck. Anyone find one? Thanks.
Prefer not to settle for a TPU case.
I found a snap on clear shell case on Ebay that arrived yesterday. It was called, "Fosmon Crystal Hard Shell Ultra Slim Case Cover Skin for Google Nexus 10"
IT SUCKS.
I bought two of them, since I had problems with clear shells cracking on my old Xoom, and neither one fit. The bottom, thin end of the Nexus 10 would go into the case okay, but then it couldn't snap around the top end. Confirmed with both cases. They're totally unusable.
I am not familiar with those two, but I bought a Poetic Hardback, it has no bezel surround.
I like it quite a bit. I saw one owner report that the carbon fiber type had finish issues, but my fake leather one is great.
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Hey XDA,
I've done a bunch of searching and I've realized that a lot more people have cases and do reviews for every phone except the Nexus S lol So, I've bough a bunch of cases off ebay and plan on doing some reviews:
Smoke Argyle FlexiSkin TPU Case:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...52797&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1622wt_1141
TPU Fusion Case S:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...852437&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1437wt_941
Black TPU GEL Skin Case:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...57379&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_4290wt_1141
Grey TPU Skin Case Cover Soft:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...860455&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_3650wt_946
Tech 21 d3o Nexus S Leather Slip Case Pouch
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...25633&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1028wt_1141
I will be posting PICTURES and VIDEO review's once I get the cases. Just giving everyone a head's up, should be receiving these in about 2 weeks (china shipping), If you want me to buy a case Post here, and if its a reasonable price, I'll buy it and do a review
You missed out RearthUSA one.
That case looks great. Will order it and include it in the round up.
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Awesome! Can't wait
Looks good!
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A really useful topic.
Actually there are lots of hard cases on ebay, but in my opinion they adding unnecessary bulk to the phone which is not quite slim itself. So from day 1 I've been searching for a good thin (probably silicon but could be other material) full body cover.
So to add to your list, the first one that was out there since the phone launch, the Amzers silicon jelly:
cgi.ebay.com/Amzer-Silicone-Jelly-Skin-Case-Google-Nexus-S-Grey-New-/120689309826
I have this one, it's nice but all that surface relief adds a little bit dirty look to the phone
Also just found not badly-looking one by Capdase:
cgi.ebay.com/Capdase-Soft-Jacket-Xpose-Case-Samsung-Nexus-S-Smoke-/140519645821
I have the seidio active x case. U should do a review.
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the casemate white nexus S case looks the best I think...
but
that is just me
the white S shaped case also looks pretty tight too
I was wondering if anybody has tried one of the incipio SILICRYLIC cases with the built in kickstand?
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I was wondering if anybody has tried one of the incipio SILICRYLIC cases with the built in kickstand?
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i have it on mine and it is a good case fits very well and kickstand is good
How much thickness does that case add to the Tab? It's hard to tell from the description and the photos.
Looking for a case like this that doesn't add too much weight or size.
It does add more width. But I assure your tab does feel very secure. I dropped mine a couple of times, not a scratch. Recently I bought a Belkin case for $8, not bad, thinner.
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There are many different cases and screen covers out there, but the Incipio case + Zagg screen seems to provide the most protection. I use my Tab like that all the time, and for serious work (like cloud computing, I'm a writer) use a folding Bluetooth keyboard. Terrific combination, and I get my buck a word anywhere...
Hints:
1. I attached a belt clip to the polycarbonate part of the Incipio case, and let it dangle. Super geeky.
2. After the Zagg screen has fully dried/cured, etc. wax it (really). Super slicky.
Case is fat tab fits wonderful stand sucks bad falls when placed on a desk. I purchased a different clear case woth rubber sides that performed way better then this pos. I purchased the other case on ebay for cheap under 10 bucks shipped from japan they make black rubber or white with clear case.
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I've had my galaxy tab in this case since it was new back in april and its taken some falls from about four feet onto tile a few times no problem. The kickstand is for watching videos not typing. Incipio also has a lifetime warranty and they hold up their end if you have to use it ehich I had to since they redesigned the case.
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Question about those with slim cases. I have noticed that most of the slim cases are not snug at all four corners. I have two right now, the ringke slim and the elago slim, and both have issues that prevent me from using them.
The elago case doesn't fit snugly at the bottom right or left corner. It is very easy to press it off of the phone. The ringke doesn't fit well at all and when I pick the phone up the sides flex in and creak. That drives me nuts.
I'm looking for a slim hard case that actually fits well. It doesn't have to be paper thin, but I want it to actually fit snugly and almost be a challenge to remove. I am sort of anal about my cases and these kind of fitment issues drive me nuts.
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Case-mate Tough (REVIEW) and Case-mate Pop! (REVIEW) will fit that category. Tough is ridiculously slim yet made of two layers, while Pop! is a molded two layers and to hard to remove that you need to push on the camera. Based on your description - those are definitely two cases!
Check out the Case Mate barely there case
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I have the Speck Candyshell and I'm mostly satisfied with it (still searching for the right case). It's 1 piece, hard plastic along all edges, covers all 4 corners, and fits snug. It is slim given the 2 layer protection (plastic and silicone). Two things make me unhappy with it: 1) it has no grip and very slippery; 2) the black plastic shows every scratch (its also available in pink, which probably hides scratches better).
I may try the case below since it's similar to the Candyshell.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163293
Thanks for the suggestions. So far I haven't been able to find one I really like. It seems like most companies are trying to go so thin that they aren't making a case that fits well.
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Spigen SGP slim case. It fits very tightly (no moving or creaking), covers most of corner areas and comes with a great Spigen screen protector. Only $20.
Thanks, I just ordered the Spigen. I will see how it feels. I couldn't stand the elago, the corners would almost slide off with no effort. I'm used to a very strong click when a case pops into place, and that case not moving unless I basically pry it off.
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I use a Mercury pink case I got from Amazon, which is slim and snug. The right corner is exposed, but it doesn't interfere with the phone staying in place at all. There's different colors sold separately or two sold together.
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Get this case! Fits slim and great, great feel and decent protection. Very slim and pretty good grip. I have gotten 4 cases and this one easily wins hands down. $20 may seem a bit steep, but it is well built and you won't regret it!
I do not have 10 posts yet, so may not post an outside link... But it is the samsung protective bumper cover case plus for note 2... Look it up on amazon
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I'm looking for a slim hard case that actually fits well. It doesn't have to be paper thin, but I want it to actually fit snugly and almost be a challenge to remove. I am sort of anal about my cases and these kind of fitment issues drive me nuts.
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I own several cases now, but sometimes cheap and simple ends up beating the rest. The one I use more often is still the X-Line TPU. It is ridiculously cheap but a very tight fit and with a very good texture that really gives extra grip. It also looks pretty good, which is surprising for cheap TPUs. I strongly recommend it.
4.4/5 at nearly 60 amazon reviews.
chrisjm00 said:
Question about those with slim cases. I have noticed that most of the slim cases are not snug at all four corners. I have two right now, the ringke slim and the elago slim, and both have issues that prevent me from using them.
The elago case doesn't fit snugly at the bottom right or left corner. It is very easy to press it off of the phone. The ringke doesn't fit well at all and when I pick the phone up the sides flex in and creak. That drives me nuts.
I'm looking for a slim hard case that actually fits well. It doesn't have to be paper thin, but I want it to actually fit snugly and almost be a challenge to remove. I am sort of anal about my cases and these kind of fitment issues drive me nuts.
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This is a good, snug, and fairly slim TPU case that I got after trying and returning the Ringke and others: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009WDWBH6/ref=oh_details_o09_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It comes in several colors also.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009YRQNZ6/
I picked up that case last week, and have been using it ever since. It's very snug on the phone, but still easy to get on or off as needed. The holes line up perfectly, it's very comfortable to hold, plenty grippy, and looks much nicer than the $3 price tag. Back is a bit of a fingerprint magnet, but not a terrible lint collector. Doesn't add much bulk to the phone at all.
Six Abundant case
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I have one of those ultra thin 0.5mm cases that's almost not like having a case at all. I don't ever drop my phone, but prefer to run one of these cases to prevent scratches on the phone. Best of all, it's under $2 shipped, and doesn't have any open edges, which makes it stay on the phone very well.
I can't post links due to post count, but just search on ebay for, "Black Ultra Thin Semi Clear Plastic Cover Case Samsung Galaxy Note 2"
I use the elago G6 slim case and I absolutely love it.
I've never had a problem with it popping off and I'm not overly gentle with it. Everyone uses their phone differently and it obviously didn't work for the OP, but I just wanted to stick up for it a little bit.
Hey guys, I'm getting my note 2 in a couple days so I have been looking at cases. Id like a nice quality one which looks good and isn't overly bulky and possibly even with a kickstand.
My budget is 30/40 bucks max.
I've been looking at the seidio active and the uag one. Thanks
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Been looking for one myself. I like the Ballistic one, but it doesn't have a stand.
I know someone who has one for the S3 and it seems to work great
Platinum Series (Seidio Surface at Best Buy), or the Poetic or Bear Motion folio cases. There's also a rubber/plastic hybrid called the Rhino or Rugged case on Amazon, and I've had pretty good luck with that one.
Trident Aegis
I honestly think the best case for the Note 2 for my needs is the otterbox commutter. I doesn't add too much bulk, protects it very well (almost as well as the defender, see the link below), and has port coverings for to stop dust and other small particles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc4MEzq9hHc
UAG all the way. I've had both the active series and just about all the others. My main beef on the active series was that it actually looked a little cheap. Also the top and bottom of the active series is too flexible so in and out of pockets isn't like the UAG.
It's pricey but it looks like a $40 case. You get your money's worth. I haven't used the screen protector but I really like that it includes one.
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Can't really say anything about the UAG case since I don't own one. But when I myself was trying to figure out a heavy duty case I ended up with the Otterbox Commuter as well. Compared to the UAG cases from what I can tell, the otterbox has dust cover openings for both the headphone and micro usb ports as well as a dual layer case vs the UAG just one layer.
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This 2.00 case and 4.99 shipping making it 6.99 shipped works excellent. Has a abs plastic exo skeleton and a rubberized skin. The exo skeleton locks onto the skin and has hard and soft protection at all 4 corners and has kick stand built in to the exo skeleton. Also comes with another holster type case that has an articulating clip that will go from portrait to landscape carry it too has its own kickstand
I dropped my phone from 4 feet and it bounced on 3 corners before it stopped and not a thing wrong with it .
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A7F4SF6/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Commuter case for me at the moment. Good double layer protection an i like the lips size of the edges feels like this case can take a drop from chest or ear height with no problem.. well lets hope so.
Considering buying a Defender just to do the extended battery mod. Probably get it in black since they say black makes things look slimmer Lol
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Big choice at http://www.acetag.com
ONLY $7.02. You can get a case as you wish. Check out at acetag.com :good:
I was shopping for a screen protector when the price for the Minisuit Black TPU case dropped to 3.55 with free prime shipping it was 10.95 earlier today. I'll probably be going with a sleeve for my nexus but it's good to have around for that price.
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Bought one of these on Ebay for about $5 shipped. Its a great TPU skin.
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Bought one of these on Ebay for about $5 shipped. Its a great TPU skin.
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Yeah I received it today along with the two moko cases I ordered. All the are nice but I think I'm going with the TPU case as my main case, I just love the slender feel and it has the soft touch just like the Nexus. Now I just need to find a sleeve that can hold the Nexus with the TPU on it.
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Great case. I liked it so much I ordered a second one.
I like it also but one problem.
I just received my Minisuit TPU from Amazon. I think it is the best TPU case for Nexus 10 except for one problem. The plastic shielding on the USB cable bumps into the bottom edge of the shiny front-facing lip part of the case. It is a very slender portion and cannot be trimmed. My solution so far has been to push the TPU case portion away from the USB port opening which allows the connector to insert fully.
Other than this problem, I think I have found my final case solution.
Can others confirm their Minisuit TPU cases suffer from this same problem, or maybe I just need to order another?
Jim
jim_cureton said:
I just received my Minisuit TPU from Amazon. I think it is the best TPU case for Nexus 10 except for one problem. The plastic shielding on the USB cable bumps into the bottom edge of the shiny front-facing lip part of the case. It is a very slender portion and cannot be trimmed. My solution so far has been to push the TPU case portion away from the USB port opening which allows the connector to insert fully.
Other than this problem, I think I have found my final case solution.
Can others confirm their Minisuit TPU cases suffer from this same problem, or maybe I just need to order another?
Jim
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Yes, the area around the usb port is little tight on the top on mine also, I'll probably just file a little of the case material away. Unfortunately I probably wont be using the two Moko cases I ordered, the ultra slim fits to tight and has shape molded corners that I can see scratching away the rubber coating of the nexus. The slim case handle has already left blemishes on the armorsuit screen protect from rubbing it while closed.